Oics Wide World Of Options

This episode was previously released on August 23, 2019. -------- Join host Ed Modla and Mark Benzaquen, Manager of the OCC Investor Services team, as they discuss the collar strategy and the many ways that it can be used for downside protection. Then, Ed will take a look back at the launch of the options industry in the 1970s and its evolution to present-day.

While a merger between two companies might affect its shareholders, what effect might it have on buyers and seller of options? Mergers, along with other corporate actions such as stock splits and special dividends, have become fairly commonplace in today’s investing landscape and as their impact is far-reaching, it is incumbent upon options investors to have a clear understanding of how these corporate actions might affect and impact their portfolios. Join long-time options industry professional and OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen as he details various corporate actions and explains how they may affect options.

When you’re buying or selling options, you should be aware of how a stock’s dividend can impact an option’s price--and your account. Join seasoned option professionals Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman as they discuss how dividends impact options pricing, the risk of early exercise, and the treatment of special dividends and adjusted contracts. Talking points: A recap on option pricing The impact of dividends on option prices Early exercise and assignment risk What happens when a dividend is reduced or eliminated? Special dividends and options adjustments

How does trading options on a single stock differ from trading a basket of 500 or even 2,000? Is it just settlement style and exercise/ assignment limitations – or are there other market nuances investors should be aware of? Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the differences (and similarities) of trading index options versus their single-stock counterparts. Topics to be addressed include: Cash-settlement vs. physical delivery AM vs. PM settlement European vs. American-style exercise Using index options for portfolio protection

When markets become volatile, some investors see risk whereas others, opportunity. And thanks to the flexibility of trading options, investors can avail themselves of any number of strategies to potentially take advantage of these volatile markets or protect themselves from the uncertainty. Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Ken Keating as they discuss the ins and outs of volatility as well as metrics such as IV rank, IV percentile, and strategies for both low and high IV situations.

Even though more than 70% of all options are typically closed out ahead of expiration, there are still millions of contracts being exercised and assigned each month. Knowing this, it is important for investors to understand not only the benefits and risks of exercise and assignment, but also the rules surrounding the processes. Join seasoned options professionals Mark Benzaquen and Ken Keating as they take a deep dive under the surface of exercise and assignment to see that oftentimes, there is more than meets the eye. Topics to be discussed: Basics of exercise and assignment OCC’s rules of Ex by Ex Early exercise (calls and puts) Ramifications of trading halts Risks from afterhours trading

Picking up from last month’s topic of “Trading Options for Income”, OIC further explores the concept by focusing on two popular selling strategies—the Covered Call and a variant of the strategy, the Poor Man’s Covered Call. Tune in as Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen and OIC instructor Roma Colwell breakdown the setup, strike selection, and position management of these two strategies.

Option investors may have a range of investing objectives, including hedging, leverage, speculation and income generation. Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen and OIC(SM) Instructor Mat Cashman explore the details of trading options for income. Tune in as they dive into special risks of option sellers, frequently used selling strategies such as covered calls, cash secured puts, credit spreads and considerations for position management.

What are earnings and why are they important to investors? Join Wide World of Options host, Mark Benzaquen and OIC (SM) instructor Ken Keating for an insightful discussion on earnings season. They will cover important topics like the impact of earnings on option investors, ramifications of earnings on implied volatility and considerations for option strategy selection and trade management.

Tune in as host Ed Modla and OIC Instructor, Ken Keating, discuss the long straddle, a strategy for an investor that believes there is going to be a large market move in either direction. Then, Ed will answer your listener questions and discuss how you can calculate potential profit from your options trade.  

Wide World of Options 74: What is the Option Collar? In this episode you’ll hear from host Ed Modla and Patrick Ceresna, Founder and Chief Derivative Market Strategist at Big Picture Trading. The duo will break down the construction of the option collar and talk position management. Then on Looking Back, Ed will return to the year 1973 to discuss the launch of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) and how over-the-counter options were handled prior to being listed on the exchange.  

On Strategy Spotlight, host Ed Modla chats with Parkwood Capital’s Kerry Given, a.k.a. Dr. Duke, about the Iron Condor. They discuss how the strategy is constructed, the impact of market conditions and differences to consider when comparing stock to index options. Later in the show, Ed answers listener questions about implied volatility and option exercise.

On Strategy Spotlight, host Ed Modla sits down with Todd Salamone, Vice President of Schaeffer’s Investment Research, to discuss the upside and downside risks associated with holding a long call position. They will analyze market direction, provide insight for selecting a strategy and explore management and exiting techniques.

What is technical analysis and how can it be used to establish directional options strategies? Join host Ed Modla and Dan Gramza, President of Gramza Capital Management, as they discuss market structure, analysis of price movements and ways to put it together with an options strategy. Later, in Tools, Resources and Good Reads, Ed shares an OIC tool that may help you evaluate market moves.

Curious about two-tier income strategies? Join host Ed Modla and CEO of Equity Armour Investments, Luke Rahbari, as they break down market condition, strike and expiration selection, strategy construction, downside risk and more.

Join host Ed Modla and Mark Benzaquen, Manager of the OCC Investor Services team, as they discuss the collar strategy and the many ways that it can be used for downside protection. Then, Ed will take a look back at the launch of the options industry in the 1970s and its evolution to present-day.

Tune in as host Ed Modla and guest Dan Keegan of Option Thinker discuss using straddles as an investment strategy, the risks and rewards, plus how certain variables can impact pricing. Then later in the show, Ed will share resources for strategy selection and answer some of your listener questions.

WWOO 67: Selling Options as an Investment Strategy Many investors focus on buying assets for their portfolios - but it takes buyers and sellers to make a market. And the truth is both sides have benefits, as well as risks. Join Cboe’s Jermal Chandler and Ed Modla on this rebroadcast from OIC’s webinar series for a discussion about the key aspects of the selling side of the trade.

On Strategy Spotlight, Joe Burgoyne chats with OIC Director of Retail Education, Ed Modla about the intricacies of the Three-Way Even Money Spread. Then, Joe takes a look back on his time with WWoO as he passes the torch to Ed who will be taking over hosting duties going forward.

On Strategy Spotlight, host Joe Burgoyne sits down with Senior Specialist Bill Ryan, a show regular and familiar voice from the OCC Investor Services desk. Together, they’ll discuss bull call spreads and when an investor might want to employ this event-targeted strategy. Then, Joe will take listener questions on strike prices and the options market.